Quote (GLYC123 @ 10 Aug 2019 17:41)
I'm really not a big conspiracy person.
I don't think someone intentionally arranged something for him to die. That seems like a bit much to me.
I think realistically, if a person is dead set on suicide, it can be hard to prevent. As, eventually, they will likely have access to the means to do so. I think that since this person wasn't in custody for that long I believe, that this was possibly a mistake, but they likely had to follow policy. He likely was on suicide watch, after a while, was reevaluated, and they had to put him back into a more normal jail environment.
The reality is, this case likely would have gone on for a year. You can't keep somebody under suicide watch for a year if after a period of time they are not displaying signs of going to commit suicide. Eventually, you will have to give them access to other items, clothes/blankets.
Additionally, correctional facilities are understaffed, they can't have a staff member just watch a person for 24 hours without their eyes ever leaving the screen.
I agree with the other person about the no spots for wedges to be formed, meaning, beds that are straight to the ground, toilets straight to the ground. But so many correctional facilities are not like that. These are places that I believe could also likely use some more resources which they likely are not getting.
not if they are incarcerated and already failed a suicide attempt shortly before.
this was not just some random junkie, locked away for exposing their genitals to people in the park, this was the highest profile case in america currently, with severe political implications, and strong connections to the rich and powerful.
if it was possible for him to cut a deal with prosecutors that kept him out of jail for 6 days of the week during his laughable 13 month sentence, it sure as hell should be possible to make sure he doesn't kill himself. yes, it requires some effort and care, but it's not exactly rocket science...